aged care

New framework set to integrate care for older Australians

A new national framework aims to unify how care for older people is measured across aged care and health services,…

July 1 changes to pay, super and leave

Aged care workers will receive a 4.75pc pay rise under the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review, with the government…

Burnout not a personal failure, it’s systemic

Compassion fatigue often precedes burnout, and experts say early intervention, realistic rostering and genuine check‑ins can help. But lasting change…

Daughter under investigation after aged care death

Police are investigating the death of an 84‑year‑old woman at a Rooty Hill aged care home after her daughter allegedly…

Informal carers deserve super: Council

A Super Members Council report shows more than one million Australians still miss out on compulsory super, with unpaid carers…

Senate inquiry warns against CHSP overhaul

A Senate inquiry has warned the government not to fold the CHSP into Support at Home, saying the move could…

New leader for First Nations aged care reform

Jodi Cassar has been appointed Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, building on Andrea Kelly’s work across Aboriginal and Torres…

Medication risks rise with aged care transition

A study of more than 167,000 aged‑care residents found prescribing cascades become significantly more common after entering care, often involving…

Signed consent backtrack a win for aged care

The Albanese Government has walked back strict bulk‑billing consent rules after warnings they would disrupt GP access for aged‑care residents,…

Aged care workers risk psychological injury

New research shows meaningful relationships with residents, supportive supervisors and adequate staffing are key to aged care worker wellbeing, while…

Over‑50s most likely to overdose

Experts say ageing bodies, multiple medications and overlooked drug use are fueling a rise in overdose deaths among older adults,…

Calls for earlier dementia advance care planning

Dementia Australia and Advance Care Planning Australia say early, supported planning is essential as dementia progresses, but inconsistent practice, limited…

What does being ‘trauma‑informed’ actually mean?

Trauma‑informed care aims to prevent re‑traumatisation by creating safe, transparent and empowering environments but experts warn the term is now…

Designing care for four different generations

In Australia, on average, existing healthcare buildings, including hospitals, retirement villages, aged care and regional care facilities, were built around…

Coercive control underrecognised in elder abuse

Researchers say current coercive‑control laws are too narrowly focused on intimate partner violence, leaving older people unprotected in situations where…

AMA calls for urgent aged care overhaul

The Australian Medical Association has warned that older Australians in residential aged care homes are missing out on timely, coordinated…

NSW acts on growing hospital bed block

Almost 1,300 patients across NSW are stuck in hospital beds despite being medically ready for discharge, with the state government…

Closing the governance insight gap

The Aged Care Act and Strengthened Quality Standards demand unprecedented accountability from governing bodies. Yet new research shows boards may…

Minimum wage rise a win for aged care

Australia’s lowest‑paid workers will receive a 4.75% pay rise from July 1, lifting the national minimum wage to $26.44 an…

Priority aged care access for MND

Australians living with motor neurone disease will be fast‑tracked into aged‑care services under new rules that give them priority access…

Senator questions Health’s budget underspend

Senator Anne Ruston has accused the federal government of hiding a $2.7bn “slush fund” after health officials were unable to…

Federal funding backs dementia research

The Albanese Government has announced $67.7 million in new funding for dementia and healthy‑ageing research, including major grants for prevention…

Staff under‑prepared for end‑of‑life talks

Researchers warn that despite the recognised importance of end‑of‑life communication, practice remains inconsistent across aged‑care roles, highlighting the need for…

Global investor acquires Estia Health

Stonepeak and Axight Capital Limited will acquire Estia Health from Bain Capital, with the aged care provider confirming its leadership…

Coalition intensifies criticism of aged care reforms

A 12‑month delay to Support at Home price caps has reignited political tensions, with the Coalition arguing that poor planning…